iOS 27 Adds Landscape Mode to More Apple Apps Ahead of 'iPhone Ultra'
The resurgence of landscape mode support on iOS 27 is a telling sign of Apple's growing focus on flexible displays and mobile versatility. Landscape mode was once a staple on older iPhones, but it largely fell out of favor as devices shifted towards taller, more portrait-oriented screens. However, with the rumored "iPhone Ultra" reportedly featuring a foldable design, Apple is rekindling support for landscape mode to make the most of this new form factor.
The implications of this move are far-reaching, particularly for the rumored "iPhone Ultra". By enabling landscape mode in more apps, Apple is creating a more seamless user experience that can take advantage of the device's larger, more flexible display. This could also pave the way for future innovations, such as improved multitasking and more efficient use of screen real estate.
Key Takeaways
Landscape mode support will likely become a key feature of the "iPhone Ultra" and future iPhone models with foldable displays.
Apple is quietly laying the groundwork for a more flexible and versatile iPhone experience that goes beyond traditional portrait-oriented screens.
Expect to see more apps and features optimized for landscape mode in the coming months and years, as Apple continues to refine its approach to mobile design.
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iOS 27 enables landscape mode in more of Apple's built-in iPhone apps, including Apple Music, Podcasts, Fitness, Health, Reminders, Home, Shortcuts, Apple Watch, Find My, Weather, Voice Memos, Apple TV Remote, and others. In the Apple Music and Podcasts apps, landscape support is limited to the audio player for now. Many of the apps feature a left-aligned sidebar in landscape mode. In the Messages app, which already supported landscape orientation on iOS 26 and earlier, you can now collapse the sidebar to show only names and profile pictures. iPhone Ultra," as landscape-friendly apps would be well suited for the rumored foldable device. iOS 27 also adds landscape support for Live Activities in the Dynamic Island. To use landscape mode in a supported app, simply turn your iPhone sideways. Portrait Orientation Lock must be turned off in Control Center. Landscape apps used to be more common on iOS many years ago. In fact, the Home Screen grid supported landscape orientation on the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 8 Plus, but that functionality ended with the iPhone X. Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27 Tag: iPhone Ultra This article, "iOS 27 Adds Landscape Mode to More Apple Apps Ahead of 'iPhone Ultra'" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forumsRead the original at MAC Rumors
